Hi - I'm Kristina

Why did you get into this line of work?  It was through my first pregnancy that I began thinking about childbirth education classes.  Our introduction into parenthood was not easy. 

Once I had my new daughter in my arms, I kept thinking that there had to be a better way for new parents to receive information about the options they have for pregnancy, labour, birth and postnatally too.

I did some snooping, talked to others and  I could immediately see the short falls in the education parents received through some big providers, and decided I could do a better job of it...

How did you train to teach these classes?  Over the 3 years after my first was born,  I completed a Diploma in Childbirth Education, as well as adult learning and facilitation (while having another 2 babies as hands on PD). 

I am not a midwife, I am a Childbirth Educator and adult facilitator, which means I explore each topic in an unbiased, non clinical way that is easy to understand. 

I stay on top of new information by attending workshops, reading current research and having regular discussions with peers. If there is ever a question I cannot answer, I suggest you talk to your LMC as well as looking into it myself.

Is there any other training you have?  I also have trained as a CPR/First aid instructor with Professional Resuscitation Services.  I offer 2 hour classes on infant and child CPR, choking, anaphylaxis and basic first aid.  I enjoy helping new parents feel confident in being able to assist any child in an emergency. 

Explain why you do this job:   I love my job and getting to know the families that come my way. I really enjoy that moment you see something click in the parents mind, and they feel more confident.  One way doesn't fit everyone, so I cover all the options so parents can decide what is right for them and their baby.